Auto Accidents

The state of Florida records about 200,000 car crashes yearly, equating to more than 500 accidents per day. As a result, these crashes lead to thousands of fatal personal injuries and many vehicular manslaughter charges for negligent drivers.

Under Florida law, it is a criminal offense to leave the scene of an accident without performing the statutory duties required. This means that any unlawful departure from the site of a vehicle crash can lead to misdemeanor